Product classification
HS code for Electro-galvanized steel sheet: 7210.30
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Classification of electro-galvanized steel sheet under HS 7210.30
HS code 7210.30 is used for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, which are electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. This classification is part of Heading 7210, which covers products that have been clad, plated, or coated. The distinction between this code and others in the same heading is the method of coating (electrolytic) and the coating material (zinc). Non-alloy steel, often referred to as carbon steel, must not meet the chemical thresholds for alloy steel defined in the chapter notes. Electro-galvanization provides a smooth finish and excellent paint adhesion, making these sheets popular in the automotive and appliance industries. The process involves the deposition of zinc through an aqueous solution using an electric current. The classification is strictly for products 600 mm or wider; narrower products are classified under heading 7212. This code is essential for tracking trade in basic industrial materials used in manufacturing durable goods.
- Covers
- Electro-galvanized carbon steel sheets
- Zinc-plated non-alloy steel coils
- Electrolytically zinc-coated flat-rolled iron
- Cold-rolled electro-galvanized steel
- Commercial quality electro-galvanized sheets
- Also under 7210.30
- ArcelorMittal Electro-Galvanized Steel
- POSCO EG Steel
- Nippon Steel Electro-Galvanized Sheets
- ThyssenKrupp Electro-Galvanized Steel
Codes often confused with 7210.30
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7210.49, which covers steel \"otherwise plated or coated with zinc,\" such as hot-dip galvanizing. The distinction is the application method; 7210.30 is only for electrolytic processes. Additionally, if the steel is an alloy steel, it must be classified under 7225.91. Misidentifying the base metal as non-alloy when it contains specific levels of boron or manganese is a frequent source of customs disputes and requires a chemical analysis or mill certificate for verification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721030 (the code used for electro-galvanized steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721030 (the code used for electro-galvanized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 9.5% of world imports. Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 721030, not only electro-galvanized steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $495M 24% of world exports
- 2 Japan $380M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $349M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $230M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $220M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$180M 7.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for electro-galvanized steel sheet
Brazil splits HS 7210.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7210.30.10Electrogalvanised flat steel, under 4.75 mm
- 7210.30.90Electrogalvanised flat steel, 4.75 mm or more
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about electro-galvanized steel sheet
What is the HS code for Electro-galvanized steel sheet?
The HS code for Electro-galvanized steel sheet is 721030 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc). The HS code for electro-galvanized non-alloy steel sheets with a width of 600 mm or more is 7210.30.
How do I classify Electro-galvanized steel sheet for customs?
Electro-galvanized steel sheet is classified under HS code 721030 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the sheet is less than 600 mm wide?
If the width is less than 600 mm, the product is classified under HS code 7212.20, which covers electrolytically zinc-coated products of narrower widths.
Which countries are the top exporters of electro-galvanized steel sheet (HS 721030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721030 (the code used for electro-galvanized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($495M, 24% of world exports), Japan ($380M) and China ($349M). World exports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of electro-galvanized steel sheet (HS 721030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721030 (the code used for electro-galvanized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($230M, 9.5% of world imports), Germany ($220M) and Vietnam (about $180M). World imports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Electro-galvanized steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721030 for Electro-galvanized steel sheet is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for electro-galvanized steel sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721030 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electro-galvanized steel sheet depends on the product's details: 7210.30.10 (Electrogalvanised flat steel, under 4.75 mm), 7210.30.90 (Electrogalvanised flat steel, 4.75 mm or more).